https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl Common subjects within Passing and Lemonade en-us 2019-12-11 19:25:58 UTC 2026-01-04 04:26:23 UTC hello@padlet.com laujack https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/422941832 In the process of establishing one's agency, there is a communal aspect of finding people who can understand your pain and struggles. Within both Lemonade and Passing there is a connection and depth of understanding. In this way, the community of African American women becomes a platform of support and encouragement in one's journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and love.]]> 2019-12-11 19:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/422941832 laujack https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423074659 Throughout both Passing and Lemonade, the African American women present try to decipher and establish their own form of agency and individuality. This can be through spiritual practices, exploration of one's sexuality, and thinking through how race impacts that individual, in both positive and negative ways.]]> 2019-12-12 01:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423074659 laujack https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423074799 In realizing one's identity, African American women move beyond the one-dimensional characters and stereotypes they are often portrayed as. Their life has rich depth and layers of meaning. This can be observed in both Passing and Lemonade.]]> 2019-12-12 01:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423074799 laujack https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423075055 In Lemonade and Passing, the characters are married, but each one faces struggles. And just as there are disagreements and strains within those heterosexual relationships this can also be present within community with other women. But these relationships, even if they are not in a good place, can become an area of restoration or a learning experience for the individual. ]]> 2019-12-12 01:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laujack/iiz28vdd56dl/wish/423075055